President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to swiftly arrest those responsible for the massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where over 100 lives were lost in a brutal attack by suspected armed herders.
Tinubu issued the directive during a town hall meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday. He was there to meet with political leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders as part of his official condolence visit to the violence-stricken state.
“Christopher… We need to get our ears to the ground. Let’s get those criminals. Let’s get them out,” Tinubu told the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, urging swift intelligence and military action.
🛡 Tinubu to Security Agencies: “Get the Criminals Out”
The President expressed deep concern over the repeated attacks on communities in Benue State, describing them as unacceptable.
He called for firm security measures, stressing that perpetrators must not go unpunished.
🗣 Leaders Must Unite — Tinubu Warns of Political Sabotage
In his address to Governor Hyacinth Alia, President Tinubu also alluded to political tension in the state:
“Your political enemies don’t want you to succeed… Are you just realising that?”
- He urged Benue’s leaders and North Central stakeholders to put aside political differences and work together for the people’s good.
“We cannot do without one another. I want us to create a Leadership Committee that will meet in Abuja to fashion out a strategy for lasting peace. I’m ready to invest in that peace,” Tinubu said.
🏥 President Visits Survivors in Hospital
Earlier in the day, President Tinubu visited survivors of the Yelewata massacre at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, where he offered words of encouragement and promised federal support.
He was received by:
- Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation
- Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue
- North Central governors, federal lawmakers, and ministers
📌 Background: Yelewata Massacre Sparks National Outcry
The attack on Friday, June 14, left over 100 people dead and many others injured or displaced, reigniting fears about the worsening insecurity in Benue State. Armed herdsmen are suspected to be behind the latest assault, which drew condemnation from traditional rulers, civil society groups, and the public.
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The Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse, recently described the crisis as a “well-coordinated genocidal invasion”, rejecting the narrative of herder-farmer clashes.
✅ Conclusion
As the country mourns yet another tragic attack, President Tinubu’s visit signals a renewed federal commitment to tackle the insecurity in Benue and beyond. However, residents and observers are watching closely to see whether promises of justice and peace will translate into concrete action.
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